Letter submitted by former Citrus Heights resident Renah S. Wall–
[RE: What does the Citrus Heights homeless navigator do? March 28th] When I first received Toni Morgan’s card, I felt the same way: what does the navigator do?
I was still living in my home about to become homeless when Toni provided me with a list of drug and alcohol abuse programs. Most of the numbers on the list were impossible to get into. They required money, something a homeless person is likely not to have.
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Toni first had me sign papers, she said the next step, “I need income.” My health was in no condition to work. Toni had me meet with a disability lawyer and soon I received SSI and SSDI.
I now live in Eureka, I have been off meth over seven months and have over two months tobacco free.
I am 36, and — for the first time since I was 13 — I am drug, alcohol, and tobacco free. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time.
I have taken care of all my legal matters, my traffic tickets, working on Revenue Recovery. I now have my Drivers License, I graduate my AOD classes April 3rd.
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I am current on my child support and I see my boys every weekend and will soon share custody with my ex-husband. Not only do I see them every weekend, we go to movies, bowling, shopping at the Mall, and often out to eat.
I call Toni Morgan often to check in and give her my updates. Also, I like to ask about my favorite officer, James Evans.
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When I first received Toni Morgan's card, I felt the same way: what does the navigator do?
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